Hello beautiful dreamers! My name is Rachel. As you probably have already figured out, I am a stay at home mother. No surprise there. I have four beautiful girls. Yes all girls! I have a great husband too. So I really can’t complain…or can I? I have lost some-well actually I have lost a lot of myself within the demands of motherhood. As this new year begins, I have made the decision to begin a life journey of self discovery. I hope you will join me. We are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, husbands and wives, but we are also so much more. As for me, I am an artist, a writer and a dreamer.
Great plan! We get so focused on our responsibilities and routines that we sometimes forget that we are multifaceted people.
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Yes we do! We need to remember that we have needs and wants too, and that is ok.
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You are a kindred spirit and I am looking forward to following you! 🙂
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Thank you Melissa. I am glad you are following!
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Yay for you! It’s nice to see when people wake up to the realization that their needs are important. Congratulations, and never stop being a dreamer. Also, thanks for following my blog https://whatigottasayaboutit.com/
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Thanks Joe!
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Blogging has really been a great help for me along the way. I hope it works out well for you, too! Good luck, and welcome to Bloggyville. 🙂
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Thanks Rachel!
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Great stuff. I think your on a path to leading a very fulfilling life.
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Thank you very much. 😊
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Thanks for the Follow on WordyGertie.com, I’ve really enjoyed reading through your site. I love connecting with other moms, especially stay home moms; I’ve found myself feeling the same way, that it’s easy to lose ourselves in the all-encompassing responsibility that is parenthood. I’m with you on your/our path to self-discovery!
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Thank you so much. I am so happy to have you here. Having the support of others means everything to me. It has proven to be an uphill battle so far. I’m digging really deep, hoping to learn everything I can about myself.
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That’s a beautiful introduction … I wonder what to call you?
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I am Rachel. Thank you for pointing that out. I have updated my about page 🙂
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that’s a beautiful name, Rachel, I would be happier to call you by your name now. 🙂
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Aw thank you😊
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I am sure you will discover yourself and so much more through this blog. I am following you now to be a part of it!
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That means a lot to me. Thank you so much!
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Hiii.. I nominated you for a 3 day quotes challenge… All the best. Look forward to reading your posts. 🙂
http://mypetridish.com/blog/3-day-quotes-challenge-day-i/
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Thank you, I will look into it as soon as possible!
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Hello, fellow internet being! I have nominated you and your lovely blog for the Lovely Blog award. If you want to participate (you don’t have to, don’t worry!), you can visit my post to find out more. 🙂 https://superjangames.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/the-lovely-blog-award/
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I am just seeing this now! For some reason it was sent to my spam folder! Thank you so much my friend!
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No problem! 😀
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I love this! 4 girls! I was oldest of five girls. They are creating so many special memories. You and your husband are greatly blessed. I look forward to hearing about your journey of self-discovery. Here’s to a great 2016. Thanks for following… https://teamjacksonadventures.wordpress.com/
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Thanks so much! Wow you were the oldest of five girls? Sometimes my husband wants to try for a boy…better tell him you had four sisters lol
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Yes better tell him! My dad too went for that boy. Back in those days you never knew the gender till they came home. I remember asking is it a boy or girl? Another girl? Oh gosh. It was so much fun!
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Lol I bet! Your poor father!
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Thanks for visiting my blog today, Rachel! I look forward to reading and catching up on yours, too.
Rob
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Thanks Rob! I would love that!
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I am a homeschooling mom of six, and I know just what you mean about that journey of self-discovery. It takes longer for some of us: about three decades for me, so I’d say that you’re doing great.
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Thank you so much Cheryl. Wow, 6 kids! You must certainly be a pro by now. And you homeschooled all of them? What a strong woman you must be! Amazing. I can’t wait to follow your blog! Thanks so much for reading. I just started this journey in January, but I have already learned so many things about myself.Maybe I knew them all along, I just never took the time to acknowledge them. It is like I am taking the time now to rediscover myself.
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I love this! I had my first baby 8.5 months ago and even though I just have one, I can totally relate. Life gets crazy and busy and overwhelming with kids and you kind of go under. I guess after a while you forget who you really are as a person. Thanks for sharing this great reminder. Just found your blog and like it already. I’m new to this whole mommy blogging thing and would love your input!
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Thanks so much girl! I am new too!! Maybe we can help each other! I am so glad you are reading and can relate! Can’t wait to follow your blog!
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Hi Rachel!! Your blog is adorable!!
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Aw Thank you!!
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Hi Rachel!
Thanks so much for following my blog http://alifewithlittles.com. I’ve just had a really good read of some your posts and you really can make me laugh and hit me in the feels! I look forward to reading along your journey. X
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Aw thanks so much!!
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Hi! First of all, thank you for following my blog so I could know your blog was out there, and follow you, too. 🙂 My two daughters are now 23 and 20 (Seriously, don’t blink! It goes by waaay too fast!) My 23 year old just got married last September. I also home schooled both of my children. A challenging job, but it was also a lot of fun. Stay at home Moms do have to be careful not to lose themselves, however, also know that motherhood is also, truly, just another facet of ourselves that we didn’t know we had until our babies came along, so………….in a sense, in my opinion, anyway, you ARE learning about yourself and finding a new part of yourself. 🙂 I’ve not been able to “travel” your blog page much yet, but it I think you have a fun page here. Thank you for following me! You will find I tend to be a “bit” eclectic. 🙂 I look forward to reading more of your blog posts.
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Thanks so much!!
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You are welcome.
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Thanks for the follow! Great to meet you 🙂
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You too!
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So true. Naturally we love our kids very much, but we indeed do lose a bit of ourselves along the way of motherhood. Great blog!
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks for following my blog. I’m trying to write as well. I took a year hiatus but I missed putting my thoughts into words and stories. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Life is definitely a journey full of challenges and discoveries.
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Thanks. Writing can be very therapeutic sometimes. I know it has helped me a lot.
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I look forward to reading your posts and following you. I have seven kids (five boys and two girls) and I can completely relate to forgetting yourself!
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Wow Laura! Amazing! I am so glad to have you following my blog! I look forward to following yours also!
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Hi, thank you so much for starting to follow my artblog, I really appreciate it!
Best of luck with your new project, its so important not to loose yourself in housework and daily routines!
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Thanks so much for that!!
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Hello! Wanted to swing by to let you know I have nominated you for the Leibster Award on my blog!
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Aw thank you!
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You’re very welcome!
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Always so hard to find that balance of juggling family and looking after yourself, and by the looks of it you mare doing amazing. I have 4 children myself, with the youngest at 18. They grow up so fast.
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Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I am trying to find the balance now…it has been quite the adventure lol
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hey you r well said and you r very open minded
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Thank you
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Hey, I have enjoyed your blog posts. I hope all is well. Anyway, I have nominated you for a Liebster award. You can check it out here if you would like : https://dadsviewpoints.wordpress.com/2016/09/08/liebster-award/
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Thank you! I have been gone for a while but I am trying to get back into things!
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